Japanese companies and individuals participating in this year's World Exposition in Osaka are preparing to show off advanced medical and artificial intelligence technologies. The event is scheduled to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ¥10 trillion startup investment target more improbable than ever
Investors and startup supporters say Japan is still in the seed-planting phase of startup development and must address some structural issues. ( read original story ...)
Economists see continued rise in Japan’s wages and prices in fiscal ’25
Uncertainty surrounding the impact of policies under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are seen as a key risk factor. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s edible cricket startup files for bankruptcy
The company had suffered poor performance after receiving criticism online due to the public's resistance to the idea of eating insects. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Emperor gives New Year’s greetings for first time in two years
Japan's Emperor Naruhito said he is praying for the happiness of people in Japan and the world in his first New Year's greetings in two years. ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline amid investor worries, and Tokyo stays closed
Asian shares are mostly slipping as the region’s main stock market in Tokyo stayed closed for the New Year’s holidays. ( read original story ...)
26th annual New Year Oshogatsu Festival held in Little Tokyo
Dozens of people were on hand for Little Tokyo's 26th annual New Year Oshogatsu Festival on Wednesday. Jocelyn Wildenstein, the Swiss-born socialite famous for surgery-enhanced feline features, has died. Her partner Lloyd Klein told AFP she died of a pulmonary embolism in Paris. ( read original story ...)
Crowds flock to Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine to pray for a peaceful 2025
Crowds gathered at Tokyo's Meiji Shrine on Wednesday (January 1) morning to offer prayers for the new year in 2025. ( read original story ...)
3 Predictions for Crypto in 2025
Bitcoin's stunning rally in 2024 cemented its place as the world's most valuable cryptocurrency, but I believe it's far from done. My first prediction is Bitcoin will hit $200,000 in 2025. Two major ...
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Japan marks 1 year since fatal collision at Tokyo’s Haneda airport
Japan on Thursday marked one year since a fatal collision at Tokyo's Haneda airport between a Japan Airlines jetliner landing on a runway and a coast guard plane that erroneously entered the runway. ( read original story ...)
After historic year, the Bank of Japan ambles into 2025
Two or three rate hikes expected this year could take the central bank's benchmark to 1% for the first time in three decades.
Japan’s Ishiba reportedly plans to postpone US visit, linked by media to his emphasizing of visit to China
The trust between the two top leaders cannot be superficial and that it must be developed through interactions. Regarding China-Japan relations, Ishiba was quoted by Nikkei Asia as saying that ties ... ( read original story ...)
If Trump establishes strategic Bitcoin stockpile, Japan and other Asian nations will follow suit, says Metaplanet CEO
If Trump adopts a Bitcoin strategic reserve, Asian nations like Japan may follow, predicts Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich.
Naomi Osaka puts her career in doubt: what’s next for her?
Osaka chose Auckland to kick off the season and in her debut she beat Lina Glushko with a double 6-4. Her next rival will be world number 470 Julia Grabher. However, the Japanese player made it clear that she won't play for a long time if she doesn't reach a certain ranking ( read original ...
Naomi Osaka says she sees herself as a friend rather than a famous person while walking in a city
Naomi Osaka was a big revelation after she turned professional and quickly ascended to the Top rankings of the WTA. That has also brought great fame to the Japanese star, which she has, in turn, used to advocate for players’ mental health. ( read original story ...)